Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #92

[dixiegirl1035]

I received vaccine #2 today at the Medical Center that I work for. Super organized, held indoors, at our football stadium. I waited behind maybe 10 people. Social distanced with chairs available if needed. Nice social distanced area to wait after, complete with a fully equipped paramedic. We have the capacity to vaccinate 24,000 weekly. Sadly, 2-3 thousand is all we can do because of supply of vaccine. I was very fortunate to be included in this round. Although I work from home, I am considered critical staff due to or work with the ER and Telestroke program. We bring a stroke doctor virtually to ER's in rural areas!

The nurse that gave me the shot said to be prepared for a stronger reaction after #2. ( Pfizer)
I took the day off tomorrow with an option for Friday off as well.

I think it is fabulous for the nurses to explain about the reactions to persons who may not be aware that "symptoms" are that the immune response is working. VERY COOL to hear as so many are not educated on such. Kudos! And Congratulations!

 

[margarita25]

https://youtu.be/SeMidWDsWPs

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Wednesday, Jan 27th

We went back over 4,000/day

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THESE NEW VARIANTS ARE A BIG DEAL, and are going to rock us further, imo.

(@Sillybilly, May I please request a NO DISCUSSION thread for the Covid-19 variants? Please and thank you in advance.)

 

[margarita25]

 

[ilovewings]

Further info on how some folks are being "so careful" yet get Covid. A friend of a friend (I know) was asked how did he think he got Covid...well he answered "grocery store maybe? We went out to eat just once, a week ago but there were only 3 tables in the place..." ummmmm...indoor dining?

it only takes one time of doing something like dining out---duh

 

[tara83]

I am so angry right now.I was in the frozen foods section in Kroger and a woman close to me removed her mask to sneeze practically right on me!

 

[ilovewings]

I am so angry right now.I was in the frozen foods section in Kroger and a woman close to me removed her mask to sneeze practically right on me!

I am sorry that happened to you--you wonder how anyone could be so selfish
and ignorant as to remove their mask when they sneeze in public

 

[margarita25]

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Thanks, I'm back to following Cuomo, correction MAYOR Cuomo... as to learning what is going on! This was a great one to understand stuff MOO

 

[Cool Cats]

'COVID arm' rash seen after Moderna vaccine annoying but harmless, doctors say

A woman with "COVID arm," an annoying but harmless rash that is a side effect being reported among some people who get the Moderna vaccine.

 

[10ofRods]

The following states have had approximately 1 in 500 people die from COVID (of the people who got it):

New Jersey
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Mississippi
Connecticut
South Dakota
North Dakota
Louisiana

If we include states with higher numbers of excess deaths, we'd also include

Arizona

It is still something I can't quite wrap my mind around. UK and US, overall, are about 1 in 750 dead (of those who got COVID).

US has had about 8% of its population get COVID, UK only 5%, so you can see how far both nations have to go to get to herd immunity.

Which reminds me: how are the vaccinations going in Australia, New Zealand and Canada (and any other place that you may be living!)

Gibraltar has now surpassed San Marino as "small country with the most deaths." Of people who got COVID in Gibraltar, 1 in 500 has died.

 

[Cool Cats]

Avoid preventive pain relievers before getting a COVID vaccine: Experts

Vaccine recipients typically experience minimal side effects -- the most common being temporary pain and swelling at the injection site, fevers, chills, tiredness, muscle aches and pains and headaches.

While these side effects are generally a minor nuisance to most people, some attempt to prevent them by taking common over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g., Motrin, Advil) beforehand. However, experts said these medications might not just dull the pain, but they may dull the vaccine from fully working.

“We do not recommend premedication with ibuprofen or Tylenol before COVID-19 vaccines due to the lack of data on how it impacts the vaccine-induced antibody responses..."

 

[anneg]

I am sorry that happened to you--you wonder how anyone could be so selfish
and ignorant as to remove their mask when they sneeze in public

Yuck! I've heard of people doing this because they don't want to get snot etc. on the inside of their mask... never mind that other people are nearby.

@tara83

 

[ColyH]

I have noticed that the number of positive cases are going down but deaths seem to be going up.

 

[CrimeAway]

I have noticed that the number of positive cases are going down but deaths seem to be going up.

I think that this is a lag response.

Perhaps people got ill over the Christmas/New Year period, got hospitalized a week or two later and sadly now some have lost their battle.

 

[24Roses]

Iowa numbers and news today: As of 10:00-11:00 a.m., we had 1,104 new confirmed cases for a total of 315,170 confirmed cases of which 277,830 are recovering (+1,378) 8 more were reported to have passed for a total of 4,500. 76 were hospitalized in the last 24 hrs. for a total of 408 (-7). Jan. 27: 1,104 new COVID-19 cases in Iowa as the state death toll reaches 4,500
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[dixiegirl1035]

RSBM
Which reminds me: how are the vaccinations going in Australia, New Zealand and Canada (and any other place that you may be living!)

Gibraltar has now surpassed San Marino as "small country with the most deaths." Of people who got COVID in Gibraltar, 1 in 500 has died.

Here's the site for global tracking of vaccines Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

Here is US COVID-19 Cases, Deaths, and Trends in the US | CDC COVID Data Tracker - Vaccines

 

[Deleted member 158085]

I was vaccinated this morning, at a small community college in South Jersey where I booked an appointment through the county's health department. My appointment was for 9:35. I got there 5 minutes early and they were calling my time.

I walked in behind an elderly gentleman sporting a cane. I stayed 6 feet+ behind him patiently. My turn to approach the table came within 5 minutes and then I was in line to receive the shot, which happened quickly. Did not hurt at all.

One minute wait to book next appointment for 29 days from today. Requested to sit and wait 15 minutes to be sure all was ok and during this time received literature, a link to register my shot, and a sticker.

So, no line, on waiting outside in the cold...in and out in total of about 25 minutes. And I ran into some friends (former teacher colleagues) while there, people I haven't seen since last March.

Which kind, zecats?

 

[dixiegirl1035]

 

[Gibbo214]

I think it is fabulous for the nurses to explain about the reactions to persons who may not be aware that "symptoms" are that the immune response is working. VERY COOL to hear as so many are not educated on such. Kudos! And Congratulations!

I get a strong reaction from tetanus boosters. The only vaccine I have ever had a reaction to. I get body aches and a fever for about 8 hours.

 

[zecats]

Which kind, zecats?

Moderna. Next shot in 29 days, appointment already booked.